Acerola

Acerola is a fruit native to the West Indies and Central America and found in greatest supply in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands. Acerola Cherry, the edible fruit of Malpighia glabra, one of nature's highest sources of vitamin C. Acerola Cherry can yield up to 4,000 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fresh weight, but on the average yields around 1,500 mg.